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CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate
What is the CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate?
The CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate gives students a thorough understanding of design thinking methodology, practices, and applications. This comprehensive program teaches essential problem-solving skills you can use to stand out in your IT career. The CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate course also includes online training materials designed to prepare you for the certification exam. This is an optional certification that students are prepared for at WGU as a complement to our B.S. Data Analytics degree program. No prior experience is required.
WGU CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate
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What is Design Thinking?
Design thinking is a methodology that combines intuitive and analytical thinking to find innovative solutions to real-world IT issues. This human-centered problem-solving approach divides the user experience into five phases:
- Empathize
Define
Ideate
Prototype
Test/evaluate
Gaining a detailed understanding of these key concepts will help you create useful solutions that foster innovation and drive positive change. This holistic approach to problem-solving leads to the creation of products, services, experiences, and ideas that benefit both customers and organizations.
How Much Does the CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate Cost?
The cost of the CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate is $150, however it is included at no additional cost in WGU’s tuition for the B.S. in Data Analytics program. Users have two free attempts to pass the certificate exam. Additional attempts will be at the student’s expense. This is an optional certification offered by WGU, so it is not required for graduation.
How Do I Earn This Certification?
To earn the optional CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate, you’ll need to register for and pass an exam. There are study materials you can purchase, or if you are a WGU student in the B.S. Data Analytics program, much of this material will be covered in your program. You can then take this exam, with the exam fee included in your tuition cost.
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How Does the Exam Work?
You may schedule your CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate exam online when you are ready to prove mastery of the material learned in the certification course.
The test is:
- 40 questions
- Multiple choice
- 60 minutes
- Online
- Not proctored
CertifProf allows two attempts within 180 calendar days after you receive your initial welcome email to pass the test with a score of at least 60%. This is included in WGU’s tuition for the B.S. in Data Analytics program. Subsequent attempts will be out of pocket.
What Will I Learn with This Certification?
Students will learn fundamentals of design thinking in the five core areas: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. The program emphasizes a human-centered approach to identifying and analyzing complex problems, creative collaboration, and generating innovative solutions with the end user in mind.
Learning objectives include:
- What is Innovation?
- Digital Age
- Connections with Design Thinking
- What Is Design Thinking?
- Design Thinking features
- Phases of Design Thinking
This certificate is designed to help you become a leader in the IT field and thrive in today’s dynamic work environments.
What is the Benefit of a CertiProf Design Thinking Certificate?
Earning a design thinking certification can provide knowledge and skills that significantly enhance your résumé and your professional credibility. When a design thinking certification is combined with a relevant IT degree, it becomes an even greater asset, highlighting a specialized area of expertise.
Employers recognize certifications as valuable assets. They know that design thinking professionals who have earned these certifications are better equipped to think critically, approach problems from a user’s perspective, and generate innovative solutions. A CertiProf Design Thinking Professional Certificate can give you a competitive edge in the job market.
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